Top public and private dog fields in Mankato, Minnesota

Crazy Acres Sniffspot - spacious space for you & your dog!

Our Sniffspot is less than 10 min off 35W. The space if fully fenced and almost a full acre. This fence is along the road and isn't connected to any buildings. The space is a gradual hill so you will get a workout walking around the space.

Erlandson Park

Erlandson Park in Mankato, Minnesota offers a spacious field for dogs to run and play. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit the city of Mankato's website at mankatomn.gov or contact the park office at 507-387-8600.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Dog Park at South German Park

The Dog Park at South German Park in New Ulm, Minnesota is an unfenced park located at 527 S German St. It is small dog friendly and features a field for dogs to play and socialize. For more information, visit their website at https://www.newulmmn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dog-Park-6 or call (507) 359-8344.

Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!

🌸🌿🌱🌦️ Welcome to Spring at Poppy’s! The prairie and woods are coming alive! But spring also brings unpredictable weather, leading to changing conditions on the trails. Please come prepared for mud and uneven trails. But we can always promise excellent sniffs and adventure for your 4-legged friends no matter what! **Fostering a dog? Message for special discounts** This is our private residence. Our dogs love walking the trails, sprinting through the woods, and diving through the prairie grasses. We love offering other pups the chance to enjoy it too! The trails are mostly wooded, and there is a ravine with a small creek (often dry in the summer). There are areas of trails, woods, prairie, and mowed grass. There is a barbed-wire fence marking the property line around the property, however it is not fully-fenced. Your dog will need to know to stay close enough to you or respond to your calls. *Poop bags provided* 10% of all profit is donated to dog rescue organizations

Dog Park at Lake Chase Park

The Dog Park at Lake Chase Park in Owatonna, Minnesota is an unfenced park that is small dog friendly and equipped with a dog washing area. The park is lit at night for evening visits and features a field for dogs to run and play. The park is open Monday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. For more information, visit their website https://www.owatonna.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-47 or contact them at (507) 444-4321.

Park hours: M - F 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM Sat 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM Sun 6:00 AM —  11:00 PM

PawHalla! Private Dog Park In Prior Lake

Our Property Description: Our farm is located just 40 minutes south of Minneapolis in a gorgeous stretch of rural residences. This property is a hobby farm with many resident farm animals including chickens, ducks, geese, goats, barn cats and a pony. Your dogs will have plenty of animal smells to get their noses activated! We do see wildlife including many wild birds, rabbits, and an occasional deer. We have 8 acres total including about 5 acres of partially fenced and fully fenced pastures for our guest dogs! There is a kiddie pool we can set up upon request, we have some agility equiptment in the main fenced pasture/dog hang out spot that is free for you to use! We have seating for our two legged guests and toys that you can use for your pup! Important Property Facts: As this place is our home and a home for our animals we ask that guests please do not allow their dogs to harass our resident animals. We ask that guest dogs not be allowed to potty on anything man made (fences are the exception!). Don’t worry, there are dozens of trees and shrubs for plenty of potty spots! Because our cats free range the property we cannot guarantee your dog will not encounter a cat but the cats are dog savvy and generally shy around strangers. We have 2 fully enclosed fenced areas but our yards are not suitable (YET!) for dogs that are a flight risk as the main fences in our largest fully fenced pasture has had years of horses and goats leaning on the fence causing sagging in some spots down to about 2 1/2 feet in some areas. We do have a few bigger pieces of agility equipment in our personal yard which we ask guests not to use without permission. The large livestock gates do have slats that dogs can squeeze through as well. We are working at this time to create a solution for this! We do have one fence area with small mesh that would be suitable for smaller dogs. Please pick up after your dog. We know it can be hard in some of the tall grasses but we appreciate your effort to help keep our spaces as clean as possible for other guests! Also, our pastures are shared with horses for a few months out of the year. When horses are present manure will be present so we can help you avoid these areas if that is a concern! Lastly, we know we have a few Burrs around so if you spot any please let us know as we do try to pull them. We hope your dog loves our space as much as we do!

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the Fairmont Dog Park, located adjacent to the walk/bike/run trail system and the Aquatic Park in Fairmount, MN. This 1.5-acre off-leash pup recreation area has a double-gated entryway with separate areas for small and large dogs. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any less that is left behind.

Located in Fairmount, MN, the Fairmont Dog Park is a 1.5-acre off-leash pup recreation area adjacent to the walk/bike/run trail system and Aquatic Park. With separate areas for small and large dogs, dog owners are reminded to clean up after their pets. Amenities include chairs, dog drinking water, and a table. The park is open daily during daylight hours and can be reached at (507) 238-9461 or [email protected]. Visit https://fairmont.org/dog-park/ for more information.

Park hours: The site is open daily during daylight hours.

Albert Lea Community Dog Park at Brookside Park

The Albert Lea Community Dog Park at Brookside Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is an unfenced area that is small dog friendly. It offers amenities such as chairs, dog drinking water, a table, a field, and access to a lake or pond. For more information, contact (507) 377-4377 or email [email protected].

City of Northfield Dog Park

City of Northfield Dog Park, located at 960 MN-3, Northfield, Minnesota, is an unfenced park that requires owners to pick up after their dogs and have a cleanup device at all times. Dogs must be on a leash, properly licensed, vaccinated, and under verbal control at all times. Owners are responsible for any damage or injury caused by their dogs and must prevent aggressive behavior. Dogs in heat are not allowed. Amenities include chairs, indoor restroom, a table, and a field for dogs to play. For more information, visit their website at https://www.northfieldmn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dog-Park-54 or contact them at (507) 645-8935 or [email protected].

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Alessa's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville

We have a dog loving property with lots of acres to share! A spot for your pets and you to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful outside weather, as well as fetch, and privacy. I will try to accommodate your schedule as much as possible please feel free to reach out with questions!

Grant's 70 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Northfield

Plenty of grass and field to play and run

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Bob's 20 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Prior Lake

20 acre hay field with private lake access